National Lager Day Beer/History Tour–SOLD OUT

December 16 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

$30 Hidden City members (become a member here)
$35 General AdmissionPlease note: A beer at each of the bar/brewpub stops is included with the ticket price

Join us for an afternoon of Philly beer history, and since listening is thirsty work, we’ll be stopping to drink a few pints along the way. Our excuse (not that we really needed one) is the celebration of National Lager Day, and it so happens that the very first lager beer in America was brewed in Northern Liberties.

Brewery historian Rich Wagner will give us the scoop on this delicious “Philadelphia First” came about, plus we’ll visit the former locations of Schmidt’s and Ortlieb’s, and talk about their rise and fall. We’ll also take a look at a couple brewery buildings that are still standing. Between stops, Hidden City Project Director Pete Woodall will fill you in on some of the neighborhood’s history past and present.

But what about the really important part, the beer? We’ll be stopping in the Standard Tap, Urban Village Brewing and Ortlieb’s Bar.

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TOUR POLICIES

Reservations
Reservations aren't required but are strongly recommended because most of our tours sell out in advance. Reserving a space is easy! Just click the “purchase tickets” button. If there are still spaces left for a tour, you can show up and pay in person without registering. However, please note: We can’t guarantee you a space if you don’t pay in advance. Payments must be made via cash or personal check. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Inclement Weather
Hidden City presents tours rain or shine, with the exception of heavy rain or thunderstorms. In the event of a cancellation, we'll notify you by email the night before. You’re welcome to request a refund at that time or register for a future tour.

Refund & Exchange Policy*
You can cancel up to 48 hours in advance by contacting Peter Woodall at pwoodall@hiddencityphila.org. You can also reschedule your reservation, if another date is available, Please provide: 1) full name and the names of any guests 2) whether you’re a member or not 3) date of current reservation and, if appropriate, date of new reservation
*Without advanced notice, we are not able to provide refunds for cancellations. If a walker chooses to leave a tour in progress, Hidden City will not provide refunds.

Pricing
Prices vary for each tour; see individual event description for details. All members receive 25% off tours and events, and higher level members receive complimentary tickets. Interested? CLICK HERE

Time & Distance
All tours last approximately two hours. We do start on time. We maintain a moderate walking pace, so please wear comfortable shoes and bring water if necessary. We do not stop for bathroom breaks–sorry!

Accessibility
Unfortunately, we cannot provide wheelchairs, although many of our tours are wheelchair-friendly. Additionally, we cannot guarantee that all curbs or building entrances will have ADA-compliant ramps.